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MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF PRACTICE AND DUTY AMMUNITION FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S TRAINING UNIT AND SWAT TEAM FROM LAWMEN’S & SHOOTER’S SUPPLY, INC. IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $385,753.95, UTILIZING PRICING ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA TERM CONTRACT # 46000000-21-STC "DEFENSE PRODUCTS", PURSUANT TO SECTION 35.18(C) OF THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES.
Summary Explanation and Background
PROCUREMENT PROCESS TAKEN:
- Chapter 35 of the City’s Code of Ordinances is titled “PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES, PUBLIC FUNDS.”
- Section 35.18 of the City's Code of Ordinances is regarding "COMPETITIVE BIDDING OR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS REQUIRED; EXCEPTIONS."
- Section 35.18(C) states that "Only the following situations are exempt from the competitive bid and competitive proposal requirements of this section:"
- Section 35.18(C)(5) states, “Utilization of other governmental agencies’ contracts.”
- Section 35.21 of the City's Code of Ordinances is titled "AWARD OF CONTRACT."
- Section 35.21(A) of the City's Code of Ordinances is titled "City Commission Approval."
- Section 35.21(A)(1) states, "An initial purchase of, or contract for, commodities or services, in excess of $100,000, shall require the approval of the City Commission, regardless of whether the competitive bidding or competitive proposal procedures were followed."
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
1. The Police Department is requesting to purchase practice and duty ammunition for the Training Unit and SWAT Team, utilizing the State of Florida Term Contract # 46000000-21-STC “Defense Products.”
2. On September 7, 2021, the State of Florida Department of Management Services advertised ITB # 21-46000000-ITB “Defense Products” to establish a State Term Contract for defense product commodities (groups). Bidders provided Manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) lists for the specified groups, along with the extended discount for each group.
3. On October 1, 2021, Lawmen’s & S...
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